Federal agents arrest 14 at The Woodlands Mall, Galleria

James Ridgway Jr.

Published 2:02 pm, Monday, January 28, 2013

Thirteen Israeli citizens and one citizen from Moldova were arrested last Wednesday at The Woodlands Mall and Galleria as part of a federal investigation, U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement spokesperson Greg Palmore verified Monday night.

Federal agents executed arrest warrants on the 14 involved after the mall closed Wednesday night. Names have not been released nor the locations each were arrested.

Palmore said there are many details he “can’t explain at this point” due to the “ongoing” nature of the investigation.

Calls to several retailers inside the mall yielded the same answer — The Courier was unable to reach anyone who was aware the incident had even taken place.

Naomi Cortez, media spokesperson for The Woodlands Mall, could not be reached at press time for comment.

Security employees with The Woodlands Mall could neither confirm nor deny whether they were aware of the incident.